Beverly Ann Lind, 81, Abbotsford,
formerly of Lancaster, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at the
Inncare Assisted Living Facility in Abbotsford, Wisconsin.

Beverly was born March 13, 1930. She was the oldest of five
children and the daughter of Margaret (Leist) Becker and Elmer
Becker.

She grew up in Stitzer and attended the
2-room State Graded School. Beverly graduated from Fennimore High
School as the class Salutatorian in 1948. She received her teaching
degree in 1951 from the State Teacher’s College at
Platteville, Wisconsin.

Beverly married Howard Lind, also of Stitzer, in 1952. They had one
child, a daughter, Cherie.

She started her teaching career at Spring
Green. She also taught a variety of grades at the Stitzer
Elementary School before accepting a position as a kindergarten
teacher with the Fennimore Public School System. She remained in
that position for 22 years, retiring in 1988.

Beverly and Howard relocated to Lancaster
in 1991 and lived there until moving to the Pine Ridge Assisted
Living Facility in Colby, in 2008.

Beverly enjoyed a variety of hobbies. She loved music, flowers and
painting watercolor pictures. She spent hours in her flower gardens
and enjoyed sharing her bouquets. She also took pride in giving her
paintings to family and friends.

Beverly loved spending time with her three grandchildren. She and
Howard traveled to Abbotsford to participate in and watch their
many childhood activities. Beverly’s foundation and primary
focus throughout life was her deep Christian faith. She was an
active member of Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore before
moving to the Abbotsford/Colby area. She led bible studies, taught
Sunday School and served on the Parish Board of Education.

Beverly is survived by her daughter, Cherie (Reed) Welsh of
Abbotsford. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Josh
(Wendy) Welsh of Whitefish Bay, Jordon (Lee) Peterson of Lake
Worth, Florida, Jenna Welsh of Shorewood; great-grandchildren,
Taylor Joy Welsh, Logan Grace Welsh and Braxton Lee Peterson; three
sisters, Anita (Toni) Hatch, Judy (Barry) Chisnell, and Vonda
Vorwald. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years,
Howard; and her brother, Norman.

A celebration of Beverly’s life will be held at the
Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford on Saturday, October
29, 2011. A family greeting will be held beginning at 11 a.m.,
followed by a short memorial service at noon with Reverend Jerome
Freimuth officiating. The family would like to thank the wonderful
staff at Inncare of Abbotsford. Beverly was always treated with
love, kindness and respect by their dedicated care givers.

Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral
arrangements.